When my heart felt uneasy, I used to console myself with a single mantra: Yang Yi, you are a god; you are unlike the others, there is nothing you cannot achieve. Wisdom, strategy, cunning—you must surpass them all. Your goal is not confined to the Black God Gang, but the entire nation, no, the entire world. Despite the rugged path, I used only this phrase to constantly push myself. Only after I finally leaped out of the confines of the Black God Gang that troubled my heart, did I look back in astonishment and realize that everything had been playing out precisely within the palm of my hand. — The Memoirs of Yang Yi

Yang Yi remained silent for a moment, standing still before finally speaking, "I cannot promise anything right now. As the saying goes, a long road tests a horse’s strength, and time reveals a person’s heart. Although I have not yet fully consolidated my control over the Black God Gang, I believe there is no one in this world more qualified to rule it than I am!"

"Indeed, such arrogance!" Principal Li muttered internally, yet he couldn't help but smile. "Kid, youthful impetuosity isn't necessarily a bad thing. Don't you think that if Old Yang were to emerge again, he might be even more suited to lead the Black God Gang than you?"

"Hahahaha!" Hearing this, Yang Yi suddenly burst into loud laughter. Principal Li, watching from the side, frowned. It seemed to him that Yang Yi's boisterous laughter was utterly inexplicable, perhaps even bordering on disrespectful toward Old Master Yang.

"I know you think my arrogance is disrespectful to Grandpa," Yang Yi continued, seeming to read Principal Li’s mind with uncanny clarity. "No, I don't believe my demeanor disrespects him. On the contrary, I think my very arrogance is something that makes Grandpa proud."

"Oh? What do you mean by that?" Principal Li asked, suddenly piqued with interest.

"As Grandpa's heir, I admit that I am not yet at the level required to fulfill his vision. However, I possess the capital to be arrogant, and I am absolutely determined to take control of City A right now!"

What Yang Yi said wasn't entirely comprehensive, but it was clear enough for Principal Li to understand. He knew that saying more would be useless. Those who are overly self-assured usually meet a thorough downfall, but at least the current Yang Yi did not harbor such notions. If he did, why would he need to speak to Principal Li in this manner today?

"If that is the case, then I have nothing more to say. Show me your capital for arrogance. The situation with the Hungry Wolf Gang and the Eagle Gang this time may just be the test for you!" Principal Li stated meaningfully.

Yang Yi gave him a faint smile without speaking. In Yang Yi's mind, he knew perfectly well that without real strength and concrete achievements, everything was just empty talk, mere platitudes. Moreover, this was undoubtedly the crucial first step for the Black God Gang to make its presence known, and failure was absolutely unacceptable.

"Why are Grandpa and Yang Yi taking so long?" Li Qian, standing by the car, stomped her foot and said with visible frustration.

"Hehe, Miss Li, please wait just a moment longer. They should be coming out soon," Feng Shi told the anxious Li Qian.

"I don't know what those two are up to, keeping people waiting this long," Li Qian pouted, then looked towards Feng Shi. She vaguely recalled that this older sister seemed to call the young master Yang Yi, and she wondered what their relationship was.

Feng Shi noticed Li Qian staring at her and asked quizzically, "What is it, Miss Li? Is there something on my face?"

"Ah… no, Sister, I don't think I even know your name yet!" Li Qian reacted and asked.

"Hehe, my name is Yanran. I'm older than you, so you can call me Sister Yanran." Since the last time Xu Ming asked for her name, Feng Shi felt that the codename 'Feng Shi' carried a different connotation in modern society, so she decided it was better to use the name her young master had given her.

"Alright, Sister Yanran, you know my name, so I won't introduce myself further, it’s just… it’s just…"

"Just what?" Feng Shi asked when she saw Li Qian hesitating.

"Sister Yanran, I have something I need to ask you. Can you tell me?" Li Qian pondered for a moment before finally voicing the question lingering in her heart.

"Hehe, ask whatever you have on your mind. I will answer truthfully," Feng Shi said with a light laugh.

"Sister Yanran, what… what exactly is your relationship with Yang Yi?" Li Qian asked Feng Shi timidly.

"Uh!" Feng Shi was momentarily stunned. She could tell that this girl had truly developed feelings for her young master. Although she felt a slight pang of disappointment, she answered anyway, "We are merely a superior and a subordinate. And that is all I can say."

"Oh!" Upon hearing Feng Shi’s reply, Li Qian, though still harboring a sliver of doubt, finally let it go. After all, the other party had drawn a clear boundary. However, a wave of curiosity simultaneously stirred in her heart: "Who exactly is Yang Yi, that Sister Yanran calls herself his subordinate?"

"They're coming!" Feng Shi suddenly called out.

Following her gaze, Li Qian saw Yang Yi and her grandfather walking out with smiles on their faces. She pouted immediately, complaining, "Grandpa, why did it take you so long to come out? We've been waiting forever."

"Hehe, here we are now," Principal Li said dotingly to Li Qian, then paused before adding, "Oh right, you go to school with Yang Yi. I still have a few things to take care of. Remember to be careful!"

Principal Li left, not forgetting to cast a very suggestive glance toward Yang Yi just before departing, leaving him completely bewildered.

"Uh, Grandpa!" Li Qian looked at the old fox's retreating back with disgust.

"Get in the car!" Yang Yi said lightly, taking a seat in the back.

Feng Shi sat in the front, and Han Zhong was still driving. That left only Yang Yi and Li Qian sharing the rear seat. Now she finally understood why the old man had bolted so quickly—being involved with the younger generation could indeed be rather awkward, perhaps even embarrassing.

As the car drove on, the atmosphere inside seemed to grow somewhat subdued because of Li Qian's presence. Li Qian sat silently the whole way, turning her head to the side, making the mood distinctly awkward. After all, Li Qian was fond of Yang Yi, but Yang Yi hadn't shown any reciprocal stance yet, leaving her unsure of what to say.

Just as this tension threatened to brew into something else, Principal Li, who had made a hasty escape earlier, was currently chuckling to himself in his own car. "Hahaha, that brat is in for it now. Good thing I ran fast. Yes, I am quite clever, after all—fitting for the boss of the Ice Mirror Society and a high school principal. Gak-gak!"

The old man had a childish side to him, which made him appear utterly shameless, even shamelessly praising himself for being so cunning.

[Brothers, bring out your unrestrained spirit and unrestrained power, let’s charge up the rankings, cheer up!]